Insider Brief
- Teradyne Robotics A/S has secured a preliminary injunction in Germany against Elite Robots Deutschland GmbH over alleged copyright infringement of Universal Robots’ software, escalating an ongoing legal dispute.
- The Regional Court of Hamburg ordered Elite Robots’ German unit to immediately halt distribution of the software and related products and to disclose details of the alleged infringement, including customer information.
- Teradyne said it may pursue further action against distributors and partners, as the case—centered on Universal Robots software — highlights rising intellectual property tensions in the robotics sector.
Teradyne Robotics A/S has secured a preliminary injunction in Germany against Elite Robots Deutschland GmbH over alleged copyright infringement of Universal Robots’ software, escalating a legal dispute between the two robotics companies.
Accordinng to Teradyne, Regional Court of Hamburg ruled that Elite Robots’ German subsidiary must immediately stop offering or distributing the disputed software and any products containing it in Germany until further notice. The court also ordered the company to provide detailed information on the alleged infringement, including disclosures related to customers it has supplied.
Teradyne Robotics, a subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc., said it plans to pursue further legal action against distributors and partners that continue to offer the software.
Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of the Teradyne Robotics Group, said the company is taking a firm stance against competitors copying proprietary technology and views the ruling as an early indication of a strong case, noting it is not a final decision.
The case centers on software developed by Universal Robots, part of Teradyne Robotics’ portfolio, which also includes Mobile Industrial Robots.
Credit: Teradyne Robotics
